Role of brackishwater prawn culture in the fisheries development of India

Bapat, S V
(1990)
Role of brackishwater prawn culture in the fisheries development of India.
CMFRI Bulletin National Symposium on Research and Development in Marine Fisheries Sessions III & IV 1987, 44 (2).
pp. 305-309.

Abstract

The seventh plan envisages an export target of Rs. 1000 crores from the fisheries sector. For
Attaining this target the emphasis appears to be on exploitation from fishing grounds away from the
Conventional/traditional grounds beyond the 30 fm line. These fishing ground can be fished only by
Bigger trawlers, purse seiners and shrimpers which have the facility to remain at sea for a fortnight or
More. Our experience has shown that the shrimp component from offshore grounds is negligible, less
Than &%. Shrimp is the major component of our marine exports and if we have to achieve the targets
Laid down the shrimp catch has to be enhanced in a big way.